The Samsung Galaxy S Is A Highly Advanced Android Smartphone
The handset utilises features such as a 5 megapixel HD video camera, a large touchscreen, and fast internet browsing, it offers something for all kinds of user.
The Samsung Galaxy S measures 122.4x 64.2x 9.9 mm which is similar to most smartphones, yet slightly slimmer. This combined with its light weight make it a comfortable phone to hold and use.
Measuring 4 inches, the super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen offers a great way to browse the user interface and view multimedia such as photos and videos. The screen features the TouchWiz 3.0 UI, accelerometer and proximity sensors, and the Swype text input function for increased efficiency of text entry.
In order to alert user to incoming calls and text messages, the Samsung Galaxy S utilises both vibration and ringing. It also features the added bonus of supporting MP3 and WAV files as ringtones, allowing users to customise this aspect of the phone.
The appropriate cellular networks rely on class 12 versions of both GPRS and EDGE, whilst internet access is provided courtesy of both 3G and Wi-Fi. In areas covered by 3G, an HSDPA connection provides download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps, with a faster connection being available thanks to Wi-Fi, whenever users have access to local wireless networks. Bluetooth and micro USB connections are also provided allowing the handset to be connected to other compatible devices. GPS with A-GPS support allows features such as Google Maps and the digital compass as well as geo-tagging to function.
The Samsung Galaxy S is equipped with a digital camera boasting an impressive 5 megapixels. Thanks to its high pixel resolution, it is capable of taking high quality still images with the minimum of fuss due to features such as touch focus, autofocus and face & smile detection. The camera can of course shoot video, and this is in 720p quality.
The operating system of choice is Android v2.1, which works alongside a powerful 1 GHz processor to provide a great user experience as well as supporting additional downloaded apps from the Android Market.
The combination of powerful hardware and versatile software means the popularity and critical acclaim of the Samsung Galaxy S looks set to continue for the foreseeable future.